ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 49-2-1 - Department created; transfer of powers, functions, and duties of Department of Human Resources to Department of Human Services; creation, appointment, removal, and duties of commissioner
- § 49-2-2 - Board created; qualifications and appointment of members; terms of office; vacancies; removal; per diem and expenses
- § 49-2-2.1 - Department of Human Services becomes successor-in-interest to all rights, duties, and obligations of former Department of Human Resources
- § 49-2-3 - Functions transferred to the board from other boards and commissions
- § 49-2-4 - Creation of divisions; allocation of functions
- § 49-2-5 - Department is institution of state; power to receive and disburse state, county, and federal funds
- § 49-2-6 - Duties and powers of department
- § 49-2-7 - Functions, duties, and authority transferred to the department from other state agencies
- § 49-2-8 - Approval of physicians employed by department
- § 49-2-9 - Powers of department in administering and disbursing funds
- § 49-2-10 - State appropriations; state, county, and federal welfare funds are for public purpose
- § 49-2-11 - Acceptance and disbursement of federal aid; compliance with conditions; use of appropriations for matching funds
- § 49-2-12 - Development and revision of transportation plan for programs of department
- § 49-2-13 - Identifying transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities and alternatives to meet them
- § 49-2-13.1 - Financial assistance for transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities
- § 49-2-14 - Record search for conviction data on prospective employees
- § 49-2-14.1 - Definitions; records check requirement for licensing certain facilities
- § 49-2-15 - Service of notice against department
- § 49-2-16 - Council for Welfare Administration
- § 49-2-17 - Disciplinary actions against licensees or license applicants for certain violations